A MAKE UP CLASS IS AT OR BELOW LEVEL TAKEN.
Class Schedule
September 8, 2009 - June 10, 2010
COMPANY, APPRENTICE & TRAINNEE -- JR CO & JR ASSOCIATE DANCERS ARE SPECIALLY
SELECTED BY AUDITION
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
           
 
NEW
Boys
4:30-5:30
 
 
 
*Y   Beg / Int
Teen / Adult
Ballet
10:00-11:30
 

Int Ballet  
Teen / Adult
5:30-6:30
Ballet III & IV
5:00-6:15
*6-6:30 Serenade
rehearsal- Jan & Feb
 
*RH  
Int Ballet
Teen/Adult
&
Ballet IV
4:30-6:00
 

*S
NEW
Int/Adv Ballet
Teen /Adult
6:30-8:00
Pointe I & II
6:30-7:15
ADV BALLET
Teen/Adult
CCB Company Class
6:30-8:00
*PD Int.
Jazz & Ballet Tech
Hubbard Street Style
6:00-7:30
6:00-6:30
Serenade
Rehearsal
Jan & Feb
***CCB***
*T/Y/PD/JE*
Company Class
Int/Adv Ballet
12:00-1:30
*S
NEW
Pointe III
Variations
8:00-9:00
*LK Beg/Int
Teen/Adult
Jazz & Modern
7:15-8:15
CCB
Rehearsal Corps
Trainnees
thru Company
8:00-8:45
NEW JAN 2010
*Theo Jameson
Beg/Int
Teen/Adult
DUNHAM
CONNECTION
7:30-9:30pm
 
*T&S CCB*
Rehearsal
1:30-3:00
 
 
CCB
Soloists Rehearsal
8:45-9:15
 
 
CCB  
Soloist Rehearsal
3:00-3:30
A STUDENT MAY TAKE THEIR DESIGNATED CLASS AND ANY OTHERS AT OR BELOW THEIR LEVEL WHEN THEY HAVE THE UNLIMITED PACKAGE
**AGES ARE GUIDELINES - NOT BOUNDRIES***
MOVEMENT

CREATIVE  
Mon. 4:00-5:00 FORMING
Tues.      3:15 - 4:00 pm NEW
Thurs.    3:30-4:30pm
 NEW
Sat.        9:00 -9:45 am

PRE-DANCE
Mon     4:00-5:00pm  FORMING
Wed.     3:15 - 4:15 pm NEW
Thurs.  3:30-4:30pm NEW
Sat.         9:00-10:00 am

DANCE  I  
Mon. 5:00-6:00 NEW
Thur.   5:30-6:30 pm FORMING
Sat 10:00-11:00 FORMING

DANCE II   
Wed.    5:30-6:30
Sat 10:00-11:00 FORMING

DANCE III

PRE-BALLET  (ages 6-8)
Tue  4:00-5:00 pm

BEG TAP
Tue 5:00-5:15pm FORMING

All Creative thru Ballet III,
and some others taught by
School Director
**Shannon Caston**
PRE- POINTE & POINTE  I
Thurs. 7:30-8:15 pm *S

POINTE I & II
Tues.   6:30-7:15 pm

INT/ADV  BALLET
Mon.  6:30-8:00 pm FORMING

POINTE  III & VARIATIONS
Mon  8:00-9:00pm    FORMING

ADV BALLET
CCB COMPANY CLASS
Wed.   6:30-8:00 pm

CCB COMPANY Int/Adv Ballet & MENS-
Sat.   12:00 am -1:30 pm
**will alternate faculty **
Torris Caston- Artistic Director
Shannon Caston- School Director
Jeanne Engel- Board President
Yulia Vladmirovna Miller- Repetitour
Paula David- Jazz & Ballet
"Hubbard Street" style class

CCB PERFORMANCE  ENHANCEMENT
w POINTE & VARIATIONS
Some Sat. 1:30-4:00

CCB PAS DE DEUX OR VARIATIONS
Sat.     1:30-2:00 pm NEW

CCB Rehearsals: Wed 8:00-8:45 & Sat 1:30-3pm

Jr. Associates & Jr. Company Rehearsals
Jan, Feb until Show
May, June until Show
Saturdays 12:00-12:30
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Chamber Company Class & Rehearsals
Trainnees -Apprentices-Company:
Jan, Feb -until show,
April, May, June till show
Wed.    7:45-8:30 pm
Sat.      1:30-3:00 pm

SOLOISTS
Mon 8:00-8:30   
Wed.   8:45-9:15 pm
Sat.     3:00-3:30 pm
 
IF INTERESTED IN DANCING ON POINTE - PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:
**Dancers who take pre-pointe have teacher recommendation and must also have a minimum of 2 other ballet classes
(at least 3 days) during the week.*must maintain good attendance.

**Dancers who dance on pointe must also have a minumum of 3 other ballet classes  (at least 3 days)
during the week* must maintain good attendance.
(students may count ballet classes at other schools as long as the student is progressing the way they should- will be determined by Mr. Caston)

***Our Academie follows these guidelines regarding point to:
- help ensure the success of their dancers
-as well as INJURY PREVENTION!!

**POINTE WORK IS FUN BUT. . .
- if started to early can injure a young child's growing body (must be at least 11 years of age)
- if not properly trained can damage feet for life!!!
-shoes worn properly should not cause feet problems (Mr/Mrs Caston personally assist with first fittings)
-above all takes a lot of desire, dedication, and determination, it is not easy,
but it is definitely wonderful and very rewarding!!
CASTON CHAMBER BALLET COMPANY
Apprentices *
Trainees **
Junior Company ***
New additions for 2009/2010
Junior Associates**** New additions for 2009/2010
Ballet Scouts
Ballet Club
*Dancers in the company, apprentices*  trainees**  Junior Company ****selected by Mr. Caston & CCB Board President Jeanne Engel
*Dancers in the
Junior Associates**** & Ballet Club are selected by Mr. Caston & CCB Board President Jeanne Engel
*Dancers may perform in all performances throughout the year, however that is not required
* Dancers may be asked to join/audtion at any time throughout the year -as each individual progresses at different rates
*Dancers progress on an individual basis (not by "group")
If there are ever any questions about the above information or what one needs to do to be promoted
please feel free to call, e-mail or ask the Mr. or Mrs. Caston we want all of our dancers to be happy and as successful as they desire!

COMPANY- Very Strong Pointe work dance as soloists as well as corps dances, must maintain good class attendance,
and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
(students may count ballet classes at other schools as long as the dancer is progressing the way they should- will be determined by Mr. Caston)
Ages 16 and up (Highschool - and up)

Apprentices* - Strong Pointe work and are able to dance in company corps and (4 days or more a week)
must maintain good class attendance, and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
(students may count ballet classes at other schools as long as the dancer is progressing the way they should- will be determined by Mr. Caston)
Ages 15 and up  (High school - and up)           

Trainnees**- Pointe dancers are at least Intermediate Ballet level and take ballet classes (3 days or more a week)  
must  maintain good class attendance, and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
(students may count ballet classes at other schools as long as the student is progressing the way they should- will be determined by Mr. Caston)
Have performed in at least 4 of the Caston's Performances
Ages 14 and up   (Middle School - and up)
BALLET IV & up
INT BALLET & up

Junior Company***- Ballet  IV, or Intermediate level and up, Pre-Pointe & New Pointe Dancers - take classes at least 3 days a week must
maintain good class attendance,and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
Have performed in at least 4 of the Caston's Performances.
(Will be determined by Mr. & Mrs. Caston)
Ages 12 and up   (6th grade - and up)
BALLET III & up
INT BALLET & up

Junior Associates****- Ballet II or Intermediate level and up, take classes at least 2 days a week must maintain good class attendance, do their
dance homework and make the designated rehearsal outside of class time.   
Have performed in at least 2 of the Caston's Performances.
Ages 10 and up (4th grade - and up)
BALLET II & up
BEG/INT BALLET & up
BALLET SCOUTS - LOTS OF FUN!!
Ballet dancers ages 10 and up who help make things for the CCB Company - by cuting, gluing, sewing, etc..
Costumes, Sets, Newsletters, Photography, Advertising, Volunteer works, help at CCB pre and post events...etc!!  
Meets at least 2 times a month- and participate in ballet club & CBA party fundraisers

Ballet Club -  take 2 or more classes a week (or 3 full years of classes 1 time a week),  have good class attendance and do their dance homework
.Young dancers that have performed in at least 1 of the Caston's Perfomances.  Activities ranging from going to live performances, ballet movie
nights, and special Ballet Club Party & CBA Fundraisers (ie Parent's Night Out!)
Ages 6 and up    (1st grade - and up)
DANCE I and up
To view CALENDAR STYLE Mon-Sat  and Teacher scan down

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BEG BOYS  Dance

BEG/INT BOYS
Tue   4:30-5:30 pm NEW

BEG BALLET
Mon 5:30-6:30 FORMING
Sat 9:00-10:00 NEW

BALLET  I
Mon. 5:30-6:30pm FORMING
Thur 6:30-7:30
Sat 9:00-10:00 NEW

BALLET  II & III
Tues.  5:15-6:15 pm FORMING

BALLET III & IV
Wed.   5:00-6:15 pm

Ballet IV
Friday 4:30-6:00pm *R

BEG PRE-TEEN / TEEN BALLET
Mon. 5:30-6:30 pm FORMING
Tues.   4:30-5:30 pm NEW
Thur  6:30-7:30pm
Sat 9:00-10:00am NEW


BEG/INT BALLET
PRE -TEEN / TEEN & ADULT
Sat. 10:00-11:30  


INT BALLET
Pre-Teen/ TEEN/ADULT
Friday  4:30-6:00 *R
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
          Creative (and PD)
9:00-9:45
          Pre-Dance (and Creative)
9:00-10:00
 
 
 
 
 

Dance I & II
10:00-11:00
         
CECCHETTI II
11:00-12:00

Pre-Dance
4:00-5:00

NEW
Creative
3:15-4:00
 
NEW
Creative & Pre-Dance
3:30-4:30
 
12:00-12:30
Jr. Assoc & Jr Co Reh.
Nov & Dec
NEW
Dance I
5:00-6:00
FORMING
Pre-Ballet
4:00-5:00
Beg Tap 5:00-5:15
NEW
Pre-Dance
4:15-5:15
 
 
FORMING
*Y  Character
12:30-1:30
FORMING
Beg. Ballet  &
Cecchetti I
6:00-7:15

Ballet II & III
5:15-6:15
Dance I/ II
5:30-6:30
FORMING
Dance I
5:00-6:00
 
 
 
 
 
*T  Pre-Pointe
&
Pointe  I
7:30-8:15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Small Classes--- Maximum 12 students per class*  (except Jazz & Corps as larger group practice is also needed)
FORMING= needs 5 or more students to continue             NEW = NOT YET STARTED
CLASSES BY LEVEL/DAY & TIME
Students in Classes above the Beginner level - Placement by instructor's permission
CLASS
Time
AGES
GRADE
 
Mommie & Me
(Grandma.....etc)
30min
Mom &
child/
children
   
Movement
30min
2 - 3
   
Creative   
45min
3-4 1/2
No school &
Pre-School
 
Pre-Dance
1 hr
4-6
Pre-School
combo (ballet, jazz,tap)
Dance I    
1 hr
5-7
K-1
combo (ballet, jazz, tap)
Dance II
Dance III  
1 hr
1 hr
6-8
7-9
1-3
2-4
combo (ballet, jazz, tap)
Pre-Ballet I
1 hr
6-9
1-3
 
Pre-Ballet II
1 hr
7-10
2-4
 
Beg. Jazz & Hip Hop
Beg/Int Tap
Beg/Int  Tap
45 min
15 min
30min
7-11-&up
6-8
8-10 & up

2-5 - and up
1-3
3-5 & up
combo jazz and hip-hop

tap
BOYS    Beg Dance
1 hr
8-11
3-5
 
Boys
Beg/Int Ballet  
  
1 hr
9-11
4-6
 
CHARACTER Beg./Int
1hr
9-up
4-up
Character Academy Shoes,
Black Character Skirt,  Black Leotard,
Bare Legs or Ballet Pink Tights
Ballet I
Ballet II
Ballet III
1 hr
1 hr &  1 1/4 hr
1hr &  1 1/4 hr
8-up
8-up
9-up
3-up
3-up
4-up
Ballet II-
needs at least 2 dance classes a week

Ballet III-
needs at least 2 ballet classes a week
CECCHETTI GRADE I
CECCHETTI GRADE II
CECHETTI GRADE III
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
8-up
9-up
10-up
3-up
4-up
5-up
Cecchetti Days - Nov &  Feb
Exams taken in - March
Beg/ Int  Jazz  & Modern
Int/Adv  Jazz Teen/Adult
DUNHAM Technique
1 hr
1 hr  15min
1hr
11-up
12-up
15-up
5-up
7-up
9-up
Students Choice
(shoes must not mark up floor)
Beg. Pre-Teen Ballet
Beg/Int Pre-Teen  Ballet   
1 hr
1 hr & 1 1/4 hr  &
1  1/2 hr
10-14
10-14
6-8
6-8
(middle School)
 
Ballet IV
Ballet V
Ballet VI
1 hr & 1 1/4 hr
1 1/2 hr
1 1/2 hr
11-up
13-up
15-up
6-up
8-up
10-up
+ 4 ballet days a week
+5 ballet days a week
Pre-Pointe & Pointe I
45min
11- up
5-up
+ 3 ballet days a week
*Instructor Recommendation*
Pointe I
Pointe II   
Pointe III
45min
45min
1 hr
12-up
13-up
14-up
6-up
8-up
10-up
+ 3 ballet days a week
+4 ballet days a week
+ 5 ballet days a week
*Instructor Recommendation*
Pre-Teen/Teen
  10-up
4-up
(middle school-up)
 
Teen/Adult       
1 hr
13-up
13-up
 
Adult *Only              
1 hr
18-up
18-up
 
Beg Ballet
Teen/Adult    
1 hr
12- up
6-up
 
Beg/Int Ballet
Teen/Adult    
1 hr
1 1/2 hr
12- up
6-up
 
Int/Adv
Teen/Adult
1 1/2hr
13-up
7-up
*Instructor Recommendation*
CCB Company Class
Pas De Deux & Variations
1 1/2 hr
1/2 hr
15- up
9-up
**INVITATION &/OR
PROFESSIONALS Or University
Dance Students Only**

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CECCHETTI GRADE I
Mon 5:30-6:30   FORMING
Thur 6:30-7:30 FORMING

CECCHETTI GRADE II
Sat.     11:00-12:00 am

CECCHETTI GRADE III


BEG BALLET TEEN / ADULT
& With Pre-Teens
Mon 6:00-7:00pm FORMING
Sat 9:00-10:00am NEW  *TC

BEG / INT  BALLET
TEEN / ADULT
Thur 6:30--7:30 pm *S
Sat.   10:00-11:30 am

INT BALLET  TEEN /ADULT
Tue.  5:15-6:30 pm
Friday 4:30-6:00pm *R

I
NT / ADV BALLET TEEN ADULT
Wed.    6:15-7:45pm
Thur   6:00-7:30pm Hubbard Street *P
Sat.      12:00-1:30
alt *T/*JE/*JC/*P/*S

BEG/INT CHARACTER


BEG TAP


INT/ADV TAP


BEG/INT  TEEN / ADULT
JAZZ & MODERN
Tue  7:15-8:15pm   *L  FORMING

INT/ADV   TEEN/ADULT
JAZZ & BALLET.
"Hubbard Street Style"
Thur. 6:00-7:30  

DUNHAM TECHNIQUE
(Moder, Jazz, Ballet, Carribbean,
African)
Teen/Adult
Thur 8:15-9:15  * Theo NEW JAN 2010